Modern Management of Chylous Leak Following Head and Neck Surgery: A Discussion of Percutaneous Lymphangiography-Guided Cannulation and Embolization of the Thoracic Duct

Introduction of lymphangiography and per

Introduction of lymphangiography and percutaneous embolization of the thoracic duct in a stepwise approach to the management of chylous fistulas

✍ Arnoud T. van Goor; Robert Kröger; Houke M. Klomp; Marianne A. A. de Jong; Michi 📂 Article 📅 2007 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 195 KB

## Abstract ## Background. Chylous fistula occurring after head and neck or thoracic surgery is an uncommon but well‐described complication, with a reported incidence of 1% to 2.5%. Conservative management can be successful and consists of dietary measures combined with suction drainage. This arti